Author Archives: nradmin

Parking regulations are essential to limit car use in cities and towns

Posted on August 23, 2023 by nradmin
Political anchoring, up-to-date knowledge and precise communication with all involved parties are crucial for ensuring a comprehensive parking policy in Norwegian municipalities. Photo: Shutterstock.com Regulation of parking and establishing a comprehensive parking policy are for many...

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Positive results of carsharing setup in Iceland

Posted on May 11, 2023 by nradmin
The first carshare vehicles were introduced by Zipcar in Reykjavik, Iceland, for the first time in 2017. EFLA Consulting Engineers probed into carsharing users travel patterns and car ownership. This research was funded by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration Research Fund. Zipcar...

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Parcel lockers reduce car use related to pick-up of goods

Posted on April 19, 2023 by nradmin
Package lockers provide more climate-friendly distribution than home delivery and pick-up in stores and kiosks. This is one of the main findings in a new TØI-report where researchers have investigated the use of parcel lockers at pick-up points in neighborhoods in Oslo, Bærum, Asker and...

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Norwegian online shoppers positive to environmentally friendly home delivery

Posted on April 17, 2023 by nradmin
Norwegian customers want and are willing to pay for environmentally friendly home delivery, but not if the price or delivery time increase. These are some of the major findings in a new report from the Institute of Transport Economics. The increasing trend of online shopping in Norway has...

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VTI’s measurements make airfields safe

Posted on April 12, 2023 by nradmin
Håkan Carlsson is the laboratory manager for measurement technology and workshop at VTI. His role gives him responsibility for the activities, and he normally doesn't have time to take part in the practical work. However, there is one exception, and that is proof load testing for airfield bearing...

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